Make a solar electric cell
While most modern solar cells are made with silicon, you can make your own using common objects. These cells won't be nearly as efficient as the store bought ones, but they give you some insight into how a solar cell works.
Solar Engineering
Step 1
While most modern solar cells are made with silicon, you can make your own using common objects. These cells won't be nearly as efficient as the store bought ones, but they give you some insight into how a solar cell works.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
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